Rebirth after waste

Chapter 49

Tong Yunxuan didn't expect to see Cui Shuo when she opened the door.

The moonlight is beautiful tonight, pouring over the courtyard like a layer of hoarfrost.Cui Shuo was sitting on the ground, still wearing the daytime green robe, with a jar of green bamboo leaves beside him, looking at him with an unspeakable grace.

Tong Yunxuan didn't have time to appreciate the eye-catching scenery, but said in surprise, "Liulang? Why are you back?"

Cui Shuo raised his head halfway, looking at the bright moon in the sky, but didn't make a sound.

"Shouldn't you be with your friends?" Tong Yunxuan approached a little closer, "Is it okay to leave like this?"

He picked up the wine jar, took a sip, and said calmly: "It's nothing."

Tong Yunxuan rolled her eyeballs a few times, overflowing with joy.With a light cough, she pretended to be calm, "How interesting are the celebrations during the day? I want to join in the fun, but unfortunately my brother won't let me."

Every year after the list of Jinshi is released, people on the same list will pool money to hold celebrations.At that time, all the people will go to the apricot garden to attend the banquet together, and select the two youngest Jinshi in that year to search for famous flowers in the famous garden, called flower explorers.After the banquet, they went to sign their titles under the Yan Pagoda of Da Ci'en Temple to show their glory, so Zhong Jinshi was also called "Yanta Pagoda Title".

"It's not interesting or boring, it's just a routine. If I don't go, I will appear to be out of the group."

Hearing what he said, Tong Yunxuan's eyes became more joyful, and her voice lowered by three points, "It's good that you're back. I still think I won't be able to see you tonight."

He finally turned his head to look at her, "You and Dalang are my only two friends in Yudu, where else can I go if I don't come back?"

Tong Yunxuan lowered her head in embarrassment, not daring to say what was in her heart.Scholars nowadays regard sex with prostitutes as their flair, and it is even more customary for Xinke Jinshi and Di to go to Pingkangfang to have fun that night.Because of this, she was depressed all day today, who knew that she was thinking too much.

Cui Shuo frowned and thought for a moment, then suddenly understood, and was stunned for a moment, not knowing what to say.

In the relative silence, the door was opened again, and Tong Yi's rough voice came, "Liulang, why are you back? It's not that you will go..."

Seeing his sister here, he suddenly stopped talking.But Tong Yunxuan blushed, stood up abruptly, and ran back to the room in a few steps.

"What's wrong with this girl?" Second Monk Tong Yizhang was puzzled.

Cui Shuo shook his head and smiled wryly, "I don't know what the little girl is thinking. Come and drink with me."

When he said that, Tong Yi immediately forgot about his sister.He took the wine jar thrown by him, and raised it up pretendingly, "Come here, let's have a drink for Zhuangyuan Lang!"

"I don't have a cup, let's make do with a jug." Cui Shuo looked indifferent, but what he said was joking.

Tong Yi laughed, raised his neck and took a big gulp.

"Hey, why did you come back? Those who are named on the gold list are so happy in life, I thought you would go to celebrate with them." He sat down on the ground next to Cui Shuo and said with a smile.

"Isn't one day enough to celebrate?"

"Who said that! What's the meaning of picking a flower and inscribing a word? Tonight in Pingkang Square, surrounded by beautiful girls and full of fine wine, that is the real happiness..."

He spoke so vigorously that Cui Shuo didn't even raise his eyebrows.When he finally finished speaking, he said lightly: "I have lost interest in such days."

Seeing his desolate expression, Tong Yi finally suppressed his smile, looked at him for a long time before sighing softly, "It's not an option for you to always be like this. My wife has been gone for so many years, is it possible that you will never marry her for the rest of your life?"

Cui Shuo remained silent.

"In the past, you were exiled by your family and nobody paid attention to you. Naturally, you can do what you want. But now it's different. Once you go to high school, you see a bright future. I'm afraid that after a while, the Cui family will find you and give you Your continuation will also be brought up.

"Because of the morality of a friend, I suggest that instead of waiting for the family to arrange someone for you, you might as well choose one yourself. You can't let them take advantage of everything."

Every word made sense, but he just felt powerless.

Tong Yi's tone was rare to add a bit of solemnity, "The so-called unfilialism has three things, and having no offspring is the greatest. Even if there is no such thing as high school, I will have to persuade you to marry a wife in two years." Patted him on the shoulder, "You Think about it."

He turned and left, leaving him alone in the courtyard.

Taking a deep breath, he slowly closed his eyes, and the face as clear as snow-hex flashed in his mind.

Riding his horse into the palace today, he noticed the figure on Luocheng Pavilion from a distance.From that moment on, his mind was no longer on the ranking, and when he knelt in the hall, he still couldn't help wondering if she was there.Later, the eunuch led him to visit Luocheng Pavilion, and he could hardly control the trembling of his hands.

Such a mood, just like that night in Shangyuan, he recognized her in the crowd at a glance through the black veil and the lights on both sides of the bank.

He didn't expect to wait for her in his lifetime.He didn't think about it long ago, it's just a habit every year.However, God's will is unpredictable. After six years, when he had no expectations, they unexpectedly met again in the same place.

Tong Yi's words echoed in his ears, and a wry smile appeared on his lips.

How could he take another wife?
He had already been forced into a marriage, which killed a poor woman.When he knelt in front of her tomb, he made up his mind that he would not continue for the rest of his life.

If the person by his side is not the one in his heart, why would he harm others or himself?

He would rather walk alone in this ten-foot-long Ruanhong and Zimo Hongchen.

Gu Yunxian put down the tea set in his hand, picked up a small porcelain cup with both hands and handed it over, "Your Majesty, please use it."

He took a sip, "The tea is good, and you cook well."

Gu Yunxian smiled, "If it wasn't for His Majesty just looking at the concubine all the time, which made the concubine nervous, I would have been able to cook better."

The emperor held her hand, "I look at you, why are you nervous?"

"Being stared at by her husband so intently, any woman will be nervous."

He laughed and hugged her into his arms, "How about it, did you enjoy watching the excitement today?"

She nodded, "Your Majesty is really considerate. Knowing that we can't see clearly over there, he specially asked Cui Lang to come and pay us a visit. The second and fourth younger sisters are very happy!"

"Only they are happy?" He raised his eyebrows, "What about you? Do you feel happy?"

"Seeing the famous Cui Lang, the concubine is naturally happy."

Through the scent of incense, she felt that the smile on his lips was a bit blurred.

She didn't seem to realize it, "But that's all." She raised her head and stared at him with clear eyes, "To be embraced by His Majesty like this is the true joy of a concubine."

He just felt that the hall was full of spring, and her body was also warm, so he couldn't help but want to hug her even tighter.

He thought of the lotus lantern in Shangyuan, and he recognized the poem on it was Cui Shuo's handwriting.According to his personality, such a coincidence was meant to be laughed at, but this time he was driven by an unspeakable emotion and didn't tell her this.

He couldn't tell what he was worried about, and there seemed to be an answer in the dark, but he didn't want to think about it, let alone admit it.

Anyway, it's not a big deal.He convinced himself so.

The third day of April is an auspicious day for everything.

During the Yongjia period, the second family election was held in Chaoyun Palace.

The general election was co-chaired by Yu Shuyi and Yuan Guiji, accompanied by all the main concubines.At a moment's notice, all the empresses gathered in Chaoyun Hall, preparing to add newcomers to the harem.

The emperor has not arrived at this moment, Gu Yunxian sat in his seat and said with a smile: "Your Majesty sent someone to tell you that he is expected to come later, let us start first."

"Your Majesty is not active in choosing beauties and other romantic affairs. It seems that you can't choose any famous ones this year." Ming Chongyi lazily rubbed his temples.

In the first year of Yongjia, less than a year after the death of the first emperor, he was not in the mood, so he only selected less than ten people.

"It doesn't matter if His Majesty doesn't come. We keep our eyes open and help him choose something he likes." Yu Shuyi said.

Ming Chongyi smiled lazily, "Actually, if you want me to say, why bother to choose some beauties, there are so many sisters serving in this palace, it's almost the same."

"Sister Jiang's words are wrong. Both Zhuang Jieyu and Rou Wanyi were elected to the palace in the first year of Yongjia. These two sisters gave birth to the prince for His Majesty." Gu Yunxian laughed, "The ancestors set a three-year marriage The purpose of the general election is not only to select people to serve the king, but to extend the heirs and spread the branches and leaves are the most important."

Ming Chongyi raised her eyes, looked at her mockingly and mockingly for a moment, then smiled softly, "Yuan Guiji is right. Since you, the famous person in front of His Majesty, don't care, why should I say more?"

After they finished talking, the eunuch stepped forward and asked, "It's almost time, do you want to start?"

Yu Shuyi nodded, "Let's begin."

Following the eunuch's loud announcement, the first family members entered the hall.

Since Emperor Wenzong established the rules, the sons of the family are not allowed to take the daughters of officials, and they are all chosen from the people.Later, with the passage of time, this rule was gradually relaxed, and some official women were selected, but ordinary women still accounted for the vast majority.

Doing this can certainly prevent the family's weight, but it also caused a problem.The people are suffering a lot, and women are seldom literate, so it is difficult to get into the eyes of the emperor.Gu Yunxian and the others got up their spirits, looked at twenty or so, and only selected a few.

"That Lu Lan from Mingzhou and Xia Ruichu from Shengyang are both good." Yu Shuyi said, "They came from a small family, but they are rare smart and quick-witted."

"Sister Shen likes these two, but my concubine thinks that Ruan Qingyou from Hou Fu is very good." Ming Chongyi said, "I feel pity for such a delicate and timid person, even this woman, my concubine, is afraid of seeing her." I can't help but be moved, let alone Your Majesty."

"It's said that Hou Fu is a beauty, it's true." Gu Yunxian smiled, "That Ruan Shiqingyou has a bit of the charm of Sister Zhen. Your Majesty loved Sister Zhen as much as before, and he will like Sister Ruan in the future. .”

Zhen Guiji seemed unable to hear the sarcasm in her words, and said with a smile: "In terms of favor, how dare a concubine compare with my sister now? You have to choose someone who is similar to your sister to make His Majesty happy."

"That's going to be difficult." Ming Chongyi smiled, "Yuan Guiji has a heart of nine songs, but also dignified and dignified, how can ordinary people compare?"

Gu Yunxian shook his head, "Ming Chongyi made fun of it."

Just as they were talking, another group of family members entered the hall, everyone turned their heads and were stunned on the spot, only Yu Shuyi and Gu Yunxian looked normal.

The eunuch at the side raised his voice and said, "Zhao's Wushuang in Luocheng is fourteen years old; Xu's Bifu in Pingzhou is thirteen years old; Jinyang Bo's Jin Yuan is fifteen years old; Jinyang Bo's Xiwei is fourteen years old."

"Jin Yang Bo's family?" Ming Chongyi said, "It won't have anything to do with that General Bo who guards the northwest."

"Hui Niangniang, it's my father." The bright-looking woman on the left said crisply.

Ming Chongyi raised her eyebrows, "Are you Bo Jinyuan?"

"Of course."

"What is your relationship with Bo Baolin who died last year?"

Bo Jinyuan pursed her lips and said, "Bo Baolin is the eldest sister."

"Oh." Ming Chongyi looked clear, and turned to Bao Xiwei next to him, "What about you?"

Bo Xiwei looked calm, "The little girl is Bo Baolin's concubine."

"It turned out to be a concubine." Ming Chongyi nodded, "No wonder the names are different."

After saying this, she turned her head to look at Gu Yunxian and Yu Shuyi, "You two knew this morning?"

Yu Shuyi's face remained unchanged, "It's all on the roster, so I naturally know."

Ming Chongyi glanced at the two of them, then looked at Zhen Guiji who looked on the side as usual, raised her lips and smiled for a long time, "It's really interesting."

(End of this chapter)